Maoists extort Rs.300 crore annually in Chhattisgarh: Raman Singh

By Sujeet Kumar Raipur, July 4 (IANS) Maoist rebels extort up to Rs.300 crore every year in Chhattisgarh from traders of forest products,... 

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CPI-M Politburo to discuss Vijayan-Acuthanandan spat

New Delhi, July 4 (ANI): The politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is meeting here later today to resolve the crisis... 

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Researchers edge closer to optical computer

London, July 4 (IANS) An optical transistor, successfully crafted from a single molecule, brings researchers a step closer to an optical... 

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Illinois wants to work with ‘exceptionally important’ India

Chicago, July 4 (IANS) The governor of President Barack Obama’s home state Illinois has expressed a desire to work together with... 

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Humid weekend in store for Delhi

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Delhiites will face an uncomfortable weekend with high humidity levels but little rain, a met official said... 

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Spider-Man does exist, says comic-book guru

Washington, July 4 (ANI): Spider-Man has found life outside of comic-book pages, says an associate humanities librarian for Texas Tech... 

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Surge in Jacko’s music’s post-death sales to benefit Dutch pension fund

London, July 4 (ANI): The Dutch pension fund ABP is set to benefit from the surge in the sale of Michael Jackon’s music after... 

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